Are you claiming input tax on expenses you shouldn't be?

Many companies think if they get a tax invoice, they can automatically claim the Vat they pay as input tax.

What they don't always remember is, they have to group their expenses into three main categories to determine the correct Vat treatment for input tax purposes because each one has different Vat requirements.

Let's look at the three categories you must use, or risk a costly SARS assessment.

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Category 1: Expenses you incur to make taxable supplies. For example, trading stock bought from your supplier to sell to your customers;

Category 2: Expenses you incur for non-taxable purposes. For example, entertainment expenses where you aren't in the entertainment business; and

Category 3: Expenses you partially incur for taxable and non-taxable purposes. For example, if you have a home office and you allocate part of the electricity bill to your private use and part to business use.

Here's how to determine the Vat for each category…

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Are there any inaccuracies in your Vat invoices? You may be charged a very high penalty!

The truth is brutal! Even if it wasn't you who made the mistake, it may be you who will bear the consequences. If SARS has found inaccuracies, you will be assessed, held liable to penalties and interest and possibly even additional tax! You may even be prosecuted!

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